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Reno, Nv, Us

Reno, Nevada, United States

As a research assistant in the Cushman Lab I am leveraging time course RNA sequencing data to design and implement synthetic gene circuits towards improved crop photosynthetic water-use efficiency. The purpose of my work is to increase the drought resilience of crops by implementing a more water efficient version of photosynthesis in soybean. This requires the design and testing of gene circuits which recapitulate the spatio-temporal regulation of potentially 18 transgenes in the host plant.

Truckee, California

At 34North I developed web-based geospatial data analysis tools including visualizations and analytics using private and publicly sourced data. During the development of each tool I was involved from the management and storage of incoming real time data to visualization in the browser.

Davis, Ca

Teaching assistant for introductory laboratory class in microbiology.

Davis, Ca

Masters in Biological Systems Engineering focusing on numerical and statistical modeling.

Berkeley, Ca

As a Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (DOE) recipient, I worked with the Visolis team to develop engineered bacterial strains for biomanufacturing.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

As a research assistant in the Grover Lab, I was responsible for planning and carrying out a variety of experiments, procedures, and assays. I employed spectrophotometric and biophysical methods to study the thermodynamics of RNA secondary structure.

Tutt Library, Colorado Springs

The Quantitative Reasoning Center (QRC) is an organization that employs successful students to aid peers with coursework and exam preparation for STEM classes. I was responsible for helping students who request help in chemistry and biology.

Crestone, Colorado

As a Winter Start Orientation (WSO) leader, I was responsible for a group of ten incoming freshman. I was tasked with orienting the new students to life at CC while leading a volunteering trip to homeless shelters in Crestone, Colorado.

Salt Lake City

As an assistant in the Bass Lab, I support research investigating the mechanism by which the enzyme Dicer cleaves precursor miRNA and siRNAs into mature species for RNA interference. An understanding of Dicer activity and the role of associated proteins that modulate its RNA cleavage capacity is essential when building a complete pathway for RNAi regulation and biogenesis. Specifically, I am investigating Loquacious-PD, a protein that helps Dicer cleave substrates with certain terminal structures. This research experience provides the opportunity to learn and practice protein purification, nucleic acid cleavage assays, gel-shift assays and how to properly handle Phosphorous-32.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biochemistry

Currently pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry. My research involves the development of bioinformatics tools for genome annotation.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biological Systems Engineering

Conducted research using meta-transcriptomic data to mine the cow rumen microbiome for novel biomass degrading enzymes. Completed a full.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Mens Varsity Soccer, Bioscience Outreach

Outdoor Leadership

I participated in a three month long course in which 16 students and I bushwacked through jungle, crossed glaciers, and sea kayaked up.